Water System Report NC

Whispering Pines Development

EPA ID: NC0363112 · 4,178 people served · 75 ZIP codes

EPA data: Whispering Pines Development — zero violations, five years, 4,178 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

4,178
People Served
75
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 78 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whispering Pines Development Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,739
Median Household Income
986,186
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
41th
Poverty Percentile
22th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whispering Pines Development serves a community with a median household income of $84,739 and an estimated 986,186 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Whispering Pines Development's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 161 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Yadkinville, Town of
4,196 people
B 2 violations
Burgaw, Town of
4,250 people
0 violations
Carthage, Town of
4,255 people
0 violations
Mount Olive, Town of
4,261 people
B 4 violations
Elkin, Town of
4,076 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $703
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $491
Radon Mitigation $389
Total Estimated Cost $2,183

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,183 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Whispering Pines Development (EPA ID: NC0363112) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 4,178 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 75 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 74 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 75 ZIP codes:

28201 · 28202 · 28203 · 28204 · 28205 28206 · 28207 · 28208 · 28209 · 28210 28211 · 28212 · 28213 · 28214 · 28215 28216 · 28217 · 28218 · 28219 · 28220 28221 · 28222 · 28223 · 28224 · 28226 28227 · 28228 · 28229 · 28230 · 28231 28232 · 28233 · 28234 · 28235 · 28236 28237 · 28241 · 28242 · 28243 · 28244 28246 · 28247 · 28250 · 28253 · 28254 28255 · 28256 · 28258 · 28260 · 28262 28263 · 28265 · 28266 · 28269 · 28270 28271 · 28272 · 28273 · 28274 · 28275 28277 · 28278 · 28280 · 28281 · 28282 28284 · 28285 · 28287 · 28288 · 28289 28290 · 28296 · 28297 · 28299 · 28327

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Whispering Pines Development (NC0363112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whispering Pines Development water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Whispering Pines Development has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Whispering Pines Development serve?

Whispering Pines Development serves approximately 4,178 people across 75 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Whispering Pines Development get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
777
Unknown Material
862
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 4,178
Reported to North Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Whispering Pines Development meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Whispering Pines Development serve?
Whispering Pines Development serves approximately 4,178 people with drinking water across 75 ZIP codes.
What is Whispering Pines Development's water source?
Whispering Pines Development draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Whispering Pines Development's service area?
The Whispering Pines Development service area has a median household income of $84,739. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Whispering Pines Development get its water?
Whispering Pines Development's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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